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Rolman Family History

Rolman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roman, Polman, Rosman, Dolman, Kolman, Rozman, Holman, Tolman, Rotman

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Where is the Rolman family from?

You can see how Rolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Rolman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rolman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rolman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolman. 34% of Rolman men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Rolman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolman were Waiter and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Waiter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Rolman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Rolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 142 immigration records available for the last name Rolman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 209 military records available for the last name Rolman. For the veterans among your Rolman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rolman in 1965 was 70, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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